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Creating an Ideal Home Environment for the Accessibility, Comfort, and Well-being of Older Adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ageing poses new challenges for achieving sustainable development in the developing world. This study explores the characteristics of ideal home environments for older adults in Malaysia's first age-friendly city, Taiping. Using semi-structured interviews with twelve residents aged 60 and above, the research identifies key themes: the importance of comfort, accessibility modifications for safety, and proximity to social connections and essential services. These findings emphasize the need for user-centered design and affordable housing that promotes ageing in place, contributing to the development of age-friendly environments that support the well-being and independence of older adults.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v10isi30.6875

Authors: Noorlailahusna Mohd Yusof, Suziana Mat Yasin

Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410733239

FWCI: 1.211

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Cited by: 1

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